[MNDancers] DANCE NEWS Mar. 19 - 25

Mon Mar 19 16:52:43 CDT 2007

Please scan to the end! Get details/lessons/other music recommendations from lynneschulz at cpinternet.com,  952-545-2989.  I will not usually list prices unless over $10 
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MORE SAD NEWS:  On Monday nights, "Becky Thompson and Old School," the great band that plays at Eagles Club, will not continue there after March.  As before at Lee's, this is due to the dancers/patrons not providing enough revenue in the bar. Please when you attend a free dance event buy a couple of beverages - non-alcoholic are fine, maybe a bag of popcorn . . . . .   I spoke with the manager, John, today at 10 a.m. - Eagles is not willing to enforce a cover charge or a two-drink minimum.  If you wish to try and change his mind, call the office 612-724-9714, the bar is 612-729-4469.  On the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Monday nights they will try rhythm and blues music, and now on Sundays, 3-7, they will vary the country bands; the 1st Sunday will have "The Country Doctors." 

WC SWING is always possible every night to blues music at the MN Music Cafe in St. Paul.

PLYMOUTH STUDIO:  The Dance Shoppe is now under new ownership and will be called Summit Dance Shoppe.

NIGHTCLUB:  Enjoy!  (Anyone tried it???) From St. Paul & MPLS: Take Cedar 77S  to Co Rd 42, Left at CR42 follow to second stoplight (Galaxy), Right on Galaxy, follow to second stoplight (Founders), Go left into parking lot.
http://www.enjoy-dining.com/contact.php, manager Julie, 952-891-6569.

SANDRA COLSON, ballroom dancer and excellent photographer, is recovering from very lengthly pacemaker surgery.  Wishes can be sent to sandra at scolson.com.

BIRTHDAYS:  Mar. 17 - Kathleen Geldert, David Gardner;  Mar. 24 - Wanda Breyer.

SCOTT ANDERSON'S CLASSES on Mondays and Tuesdays will continue at Harmonies until May even though the TC Rebels will be using Eagles Club starting in April.

SWING COUPLES NEEDED:  for a 3-song swing medley similar to "Burn the Floor."  Some Swing or Lindy Hop experience preferred, may be some lifts or aerials, practices Saturdays 2:30-4:30 starting Mar. 24 at On Your Toes, $75, perform in showcase on June 9 and possibly at recital June 16. tricia at onyourtoes.org. 
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MON., MAR. 19
7 -  NO lesson by Scott Anderson at Harmonies, 612-816-4446, megamarc at frontiernet.net.

7 pm -  "Dancin' With the Stars" TV Show starts with new dancers.

7 & 8 pm - Interm. lessons @ Dancers Studio; WC Swing and others at Cinema.

 7-10 - OPEN PRACTICE TIME @ Harmonies, Blmgtn., on France Av. south of Old Shakopee Rd. intersection, tcrebels.com.

8:30 -11:30 - VARIETY DANCING at Eagles Club to Becky's great band (only until April). Donation $5.

9-11 - "SWING SOCIAL" at Anew, 2920 Bryant S., Mpls, 612-418-4046, lessons EC swing at 7 pm and WC swing at 8 pm, socialdancestudio.com. 

SALSA at Liola Le Bodega, Lake & Lyndale, Mpls., by Eliecer Ramirez, 612-240-9053, ticobaila at yahoo.com.

In Rochester:  50's & 60's  Music at BlueMoonBallroom.net, 2030 Hwy 14 E, 507-288-0556, 7:30-10 pm, lesson 7 pm.

TUE., MAR. 20

1-4 -VARIETY DANCE PARTY (some old-tyme) at Medina, 763-478-6661.

7 pm - NO lesson by Scott Anderson @ Harmonies, 612-816-4446.

8 pm - Interm. Arg. Tango Lesson at Four Seasons.

9-10+pm -  ARG. TANGO PRACTICA for all levels at Four Seasons, $3.

10 pm -ARG. TANGO DANCING at Lois Donnay's, 3142 First Av. S., Mpls., 612-518-4915.  Bring wine and food or donate $5. (Lessons prior at Old Arizona Studio - call her.)

9-11 - SALSA SOCIAL at  Anew, 2920 Bryant Av S, Mpls, (Uptown), lesson 7 pm, by socialdancestudio.com, 612-418-4046.

In Rochester:  Ballroom Music @ BlueMoonBallroom.net, 2030 Hwy 14 E, 507-288-0556, 7:30 pm, 7 pm lesson.

WED., MAR. 21
6 pm - NO SCOTT, but Lesson @ Dancers Studio will be by Jill Abelman for tonight, $15.

8-9 pm - BALLROOM DANCE PARTY @ Cinema, lesson at 7 pm for $15.

7:30 -10 - WC & EC SWING/RUMBA DANCING (R& B music by "Butanes" & Willie Murphy) @ Eagles Club.

7:30-10:30 - Jazz Music @ Times Bar, 201 E. Henn. Av., Mpls. and @ Rossi's, 90 S 9th St, 612-312-2828.

8 to 9:30 pm - Interm. Level  Arg. Tango Class (volcadas, colgadas) with Guest Coach, Mauricio Castro, from Buenes Aires.(Mauricio does not give any individual help during his group classes), $20.

NEW:  INTERM. ARG. TANGO LESSON now at 7 pm by Dan Larson, 2116 Aldrich Av. S., Mpls.,  please register at 612-804-3991.

9-12 -  Swing Music at Lees, 101 Glenwood, Mpls, free swing lesson 8:15, 612-338-9491.

COUNTRY MUSIC at The Rush, Hwy. 61 south, take the Grange Av. exit in Cottage Grove, lesson at 7:15, dancing at 8:30.

8:30-12:30 - VARIETY DANCING possible @ Mancini's, 531 W 7th St, St Paul, 651-224-7345, small floor.

"LADY SINGS THE BLUES" (WC swing dancing??) hosted by RAE SINGER at Famous Daves in Calhoun Square, Lake and Hennepin in Mpls, 9-12, no cover, www.famousdaves.com.

THUR., MAR. 22

1-3:30 - BALLROOM DANCE PARTY @ Lenox Ctr., Mtka. Blvd., w. of Hwy. 100, St. Louis Pk.,  beg. lesson at 12:15 by Don and Trish.

8 pm - SILVER WALTZ LESSON at Dancers Studio, $10/$15.

8:30-12:30 - VARIETY DANCING possible @ Mancini's, 531 W 7th St, St Paul, 651-224-7345, small floor.

7-10 - EC SWING DANCE PARTY to big band @ Wabasha Caves, 215 Wabasha, St Paul, lesson 6:15, 651-224-1191, take Kellogg Blvd. into St. Paul, turn right on Wabasha.

10 pm-1  - EC SWING/LINDY  PARTY @ Tapestry, Mpls.; lessons starting at 6:30, 3748 Minnehaha Ave S., Mpls, www.tapestryfolkdance.org.

8-11 -  "MISTER ROWLES" (danceable - R & B, Funk, piano boogies, early rock) at Eagles, 2507 E 25th St, Minneapolis (25th and 25th) 612-729-4469, $5 donation.

NEW:  Beginning Arg. Tango Lesson now at 6:30 pm by Dan Larson, 2116 Aldrich Av. S., Mpls, register at 612-804-3991.

8-9:30 - Interm. Arg. Tango Lesson by Lois at Old Arizona, 29th & Nicollet, Mpls. (open to everyone), lavender door, $14.

9-12 -  ARG. TANGO MILONGA @ Matty B's, St Paul, 354 Wabasha, 651-291-0404, 8 pm-lesson, validated $2 park. in ramp next door or free on street; Andrea, 612-802-3687.

9:30 - Salsa Music at Times Bar, 201 E Hennepin, Mpls, 612-617-8098.

"DAVINA AND THE VAGABONDS" (Blues/American Roots/New Orleans music) at The Narrows, 3380 Shoreline Dr, Navarre (Co. Rd. 15 just west of Co. Rd.19), 952-471-3352, 9-1.

"THE IRISH BRIGADE" at Half Time Rec, 1017 Front St, St Paul, 651-488-8245, 9:30-1:30, free.

"TWENTY STORIES HIGH "(dance???) at The Narrows North, 9375 Deerwood Lake (off Hwy 81) in 
Maple Grove, 8:30-12:30, free, www.thenarrowssaloon.com.

In Rochester:  Country Music at BlueMoonBallroom.net,  2030 Hwy 14 E,  507-288-0556, 7:30-10, lesson at 7 pm.

FRI., MAR. 23 (4th Fri.)

8 pm -  Beg. cha cha  lesson by Scott at The Dance Shoppe,612-816-4446, formation team meets 6:30-8.

8-11 pm - BALLROOM DANCE PARTY to "Bob Benham Little Big Band" at Shakopee Ballroom.  (This band is fine - I have danced to it before.)

9-10 pm - BALLROOM  PARTY at Dancers Studio, St. Paul, $15, paid lessons prior at 7 & 8 pm.

NEW: BALLROOM DANCE PARTY every 4th Friday at Foster's DanceSport, Hopkins, 8-12. $8/$5, lesson at 8 pm, contact Daniel, 612-720-1587.

8:30-10:30 - BALLROOM  DANCE PARTY @ Cheek to Cheek, 8:00 EC swing lesson-guest instructor Harry Benson, 11415 Foley Blvd., Coon Rapids, 763-755-3644.

BALLROOM DANCE (CDs) at Twin City Ballroom, 7166-10th St N in Oakdale, Lesson at 9, Dance 10-11:30, bring your own partners!, $9/$5 students, 651-735-2233.

8:30 - WC SWING DANCE PARTY @ B'Dale Club on Dale St. south of Co. Rd. B, Roseville, lesson at 7:30, potluck appetizers/treats about 10:00, sponsored by MN WC Swing Dance Club, $8/$, Jim 651-777-5599.

9-12 - LATIN DANCE PARTY at Cinema, lesson at 8 pm, 651-699-5910.

" TWIN CITIES HOT CLUB" (music of Django Reinhardt) at The Times, 201 E Hennepin Av, Mpls, 9:30-12, free, 612-617-8098.

Jazz Music at Matty B, 354 Wabasha, St. Paul, 8 -12,  651-291-0404, www.mattybs.com.

9-12 - ARG. TANGO MILONGA at Four Seasons, 1637 Hennepin, enter in alley, by Michael Cordner, wine/snacks welcome, 612-342-0902.

7:30 - International Dancing at Tapestry, 3748 Minnehaha Av S., Mpls,  612-722-2914.

6pm-2am - Variety Dance Party @ The Recovery Room, 1417 Helmo Ave N., Oakdale, MN (651) 735-2400, non-alcoholic, $5, call to confirm.

8-11 - Square/Contra Dancing at Good Templar Hall, 2922 Cedar Av S, Minneapolis. 

In Rochester: 
1.  Latin Music at  BlueMoonBallroom.net, 2030 Hwy 14 East, 8-12 pm, free salsa lesson 7:30, 507-288-0556.

2.  BALLROOM, LATIN AND SWING DANCE at the Castle Sr. Center, 21 N. Broadway, Fred Reed Hall, 3rd Floor, 7:30 lesson, dance 8:30-11, $ /$6 /$5, www.somnusadance.org, dressy/casual attire, alcohol-free and smoke free.

In Austin, TX: Mar. 23-25 - ARG. TANGO WORKSHOP:  http://www.austintango.org/TeacherExchange07.html, 512-478-9581.89

SAT., MAR. 24 (4th Sat.)

BALLROOM/LATIN ANNIVERSARY DANCE PARTY by Cafe Bailar Dance Club at On Your Toes, 5810 W. 36th ST. St. Louis Park (take W. 36th St. exit off of Hwy. 100), 8:30-12, lesson at 7:30, DRESS TO IMPRESS, PLEASE!

BALLROOM SHOWCASE at Dancers Studio, 6 -10 pm, 651-641-0777, food, live performance by champions, John Abrams and Lena Sidyelnikova, $20 in advance or $25 at door, 651-641-0777.

FORMAL DINNER/VARIETY DANCE PARTY at Harmonies. 8:00 Nightclub 2-step lesson with Jason and Erica, dancing 8:30 -12. Bob Wood, Jason, Gail, & Erica will be spinning a  variety of music, $15 for Lesson/Dinner/Dancing or $10 for Dinner/Dancing. Pop & water available, cups & ice provided, fundraiser for Swing Challenge in Oct.

"ALFALPHA MALES" (country/variety) at Eagles Club, 25th & 25th., Mpls., 612-724-9714 or 729-4469.

8-11 - SWING/FOXTROT to "The Classic Big Band" at the Medina., lesson at 7 pm.

"TRAILER TRASH" (country, swing, blues, rock) at Mayslacks, 1428 4th St NE, Mpls, 9:30-close, $3, 612-789-9862.

"Sugar Tree" (swing/freestyle dancing) at Neisen Brothers, 4851 W 123rd St. in Savage, Co. 2-Step lesson 7:30, dance 8:30-12:30, a Havin' A Ball singles dance, new lighting and upgrades at this venue.

8:30-12:30 - SWING/FREESTYLE DANCING (TGIS singles dance) at the Marian Knights of Columbus 
Hall, 1114 W American Blvd, Bloomington, 952-888-1492, (S of I-494 and W of Lyndale), free waltz lesson at 7:30, $12,  info at tgisdances.com, TGIS HOTLINE 763-503-5444.

9-12 - WC Swing?? to R & B Music at Keegan's Irish Pub to "Rich Lewis Band."

"EVERETT SMITHSON BAND" (blues, zydeco) at Schullers, 7345 Country Club Dr, GoldenVall., 763-545-9972; 9-12:30, $3.

8:30-12:30 - "Lamont Cranston" (blues for WC swing) at Withrow Ballroom, 12169 Keystone Avenue North, Hugo MN.

10-11:30 - BALLROOM Dancing at  Twin City Ballroom, 7166-10th St N in Oakdale, Lesson at 9,  $9/$5  651-735-2233, www.twincityballroom.com, bring dance partners.

7 pm - LOIS' 4TH SAT.:  Arg. Tango Class by Lois Donnay on "Musicality" (putting steps into the music where they belong) at 3142 First Av. S., followed by blues dance lesson at 8:30, then to Neumann's Bar, at 9:30, 2531 E 7th Ave N, St. Paul; 651.770.6020, Lois 612.822.8436,
www.mndance.com.

ARG. TANGO MILONGA (every 4th Sat.) at Anew Fitness, 2920 Bryant Av S., Mpls. (Uptown), 9:30-12:30, lesson at 9, refreshments, $5/3, by socialdancestudio.com, 612-418-4046.

In St. Cloud:  8-11 Ballroom Party, every Sat., Dance With Me Studio, 32  32nd Av. S, #100, http://www.mapquest.com/., free lesson at 7:30, Paul (320) 251-0601.

In Northfield:  "TWIN CITY PLAYBOYS" (country/Cajun) at The Contented Cow, 302B Division St, Northfield, MN 55057, 507-663-1351.

In Rochester:  Live band-"LOST FACULTIES" - classic rock and soft rock at BlueMoonBallroom.net.

SUN., MAR. 25

1- 7 pm - TOP NOTCHMEN and STEVE MEISNER (POLKA ) at Withrow Ballroom, 12169 
Keystone Av N, Hugo MN, $15, 651-439-5123, www.withrowballroom.com, dance contest with cash prizes and trophies.

3-7 - Country band @ Eagles Club.

6-9 - Arg. Tango  to "Mandragora" @ Loring Pasta Bar; 14th Av. SE & 4th St. SE, Mpls., 612-378-4849, CD music by Christopher during breaks and from 9-10. 

7:30-10:30pm - Blues at MN Music Café every Sunday and other nights.

6-9 - COUNTRY MUSIC at Hexagon Bar, 2600 27th Av S, Mpls, 612-722-3454 and also 6-10 pm at Hidden Haven Country Club in Cedar MN, 20520 NE Polk St., 763-434-4626, call to confirm these.

7 pm - COUNTRY MUSIC, '50s & '60s, at Sober City (476 Northdale Blvd, Coon Rapids), confirm 763-757-7150, soda/coffee, pool tables.

8-11 - JAZZ MUSIC @ Times, 201 E Hennepin Av, Mpls, 612-617-8098.

8 pm - CAJUN BANDS at Half Time Rec, 1017 Front St, St Paul, 651-488-8245. Flory Katz and David Jordahl now provide dance lessons at 7 pm.

SALSA:   6-9 -Foster's, Hopkins, 952-938-0048, and 7:30 at Bar Fly, 711 Hennepin Av., Mpls., lesson at 9:30, 612-333-6100 and 9:30-12 at Nochee, 500 Washington Av S, Mpls, 612-344-7000, and Liola Le Bodega, Lake & Lyndale, Mpls., by Eliecer Ramirez, 612-240-9053, and The Varsity at U of MN (2nd Sun. only.)

OPEN BLUES JAM WITH MOSES OAKLAND at Famous Daves in Calhoun Square, Lake 
and Hennepin in Mpls, 8-11, free, 612-822-2348,  (Has anyone every tried this??).

SCANDINAVIAN DANCES at Good Templars Hall, 2922 Cedar Av S., Mpls, 6-9pm, bjorngjeld at juno.com, w.nisswastamman.org/sundaydance. 
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

Next Fri., Mar. 30 -

1. "Mandragora" (Arg. Tango dancing, great for listening also) at Shakopee Ballroom.
2. Variety Dance Party at 42nd Av. Ballroom, Lois 612-822-8436.
3. "Gypsy Cafe Orchestra"  (Dan Newton) at Tapestry.
4. WC Swing -  Last dance night at Harmonies before the building gets torn down.  Potluck.  Lesson by Loel Brandstrom 8pm, dance 8:30pm.  Music by Gail Zimmerman.

Sat., Mar. 31 - SECONDHAND BALL at Tapestry, 6:30-12 (swing, salsa, contra, $25 in advance) see details at tapestryfolkdance.org, 612-722-2914.

Sun., Apr. 1 -
BALLROOM SHOWCASE at Cheek to Cheek, 1:30-5:30.
BALLROOM DANCE PARTY at Matty B's, 6-9.

Fri., Apr. 6 - BALLROOM DANCE PARTY at Summit Dance Shoppe by Scott Anderson.
Sat., Apr. 7 - BALLROOM DANCE PARTY at Foster's by CABDA.
Sat., Apr. 14 - SHOWCASE at Cinema Ballroom.

Sun., Apr. 22 - TEA DANCE (& brunch), Lafayette Club. 11-4, GET TICKETS NOW for both or just to dance, $25/$20, 651-452-4340.  THIS IS A GREAT EVENT!!

Apr. 20-28 - Swing/Hustle/Line Dance Camp/Cruise to Bahamas with Jason & Erica, 1-800-228-3304.

July 12-14 - Twin Cities Open Dance Competitiion, Mpls. South Sheraton.
Oct. 5 & 6 - MN Madness Informal Dance Competition, 763-545-8690.

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The March "Dancing Times" is online. http://www.usadance-mn.org/Newsletter/. To be added or removed from notification list: dancelist at comcast.net   To write an article, advertise, submit a question for Dr. Dance, or comment, contact Editor annelatourelle at comcast.net .  YOU CAN ALSO ADD YOUR OWN DANCE EVENTS TO THE CALENDAR at usadance-mn.org.
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